Car upside down on Rotorua-Taupo highway
A car is upside down on the highway south of Rotorua.
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Two people trapped after crash near Taupo
Two people are trapped after a crash between a car and ute just north of Taupo.
Big wet: Cars trapped, power out, evacuations
Flooding closed roads and caused chaos in parts of the region.
Killer highway closed due to slip danger
State Highway closed after man attempting to clear rockfall was killed.
SH30 near Benneydale down to one lane after crash
Drivers warned to allow extra time when travelling on State Highway 30 near Benneydale.
Ironman: Bozzone and Siddall victorious in Taupo
Terenzo Bozzone and Laura Siddall have been crowned champions at Ironman New Zealand.
Update: Bozzone leads off the bike in Taupo
New Zealand's Terenzo Bozzone leads Ironman New Zealand with just the run to go.
Taupo children's letters inspire Ironman athletes
Initiative aims to support athletes and engage next generation.
Elderly woman critical after Taupo crash
The woman is in an intensive care unit in Hamilton.
Strong line-up of Kiwi men at Ironman
Defending champion Braden Currie will be the man to beat at Ironman New Zealand.
Ironman: McCauley and Siddall set to duel
Two international competitors are expected to battle for the women's win at Ironman NZ.
Fiji's first Ironman ready for Taupo
Fijian Ironman Peteroa Manoa is from a country where triathlon is almost unknown.
Rotorua novices prepare for Ironman test
A group of Rotorua athletes will tackle their first full Ironman in Taupo this weekend.
Former volunteer to tackle Ironman
Roberta Ingram will take on Ironman NZ, after volunteering at the event for three years.
Taupo man pleads guilty to manslaughter
Adrian Ngamotu, 55, entered the plea in the High Court at Rotorua today.
Huka Falls daredevil - 'I'm not afraid of dying'
Tauranga man's rapids stunt described as 'playing Russian roulette' with his life.
Man knocked 'clean off the road' by falling rocks
Man found dead after falling rocks flung him down a bank and into a river.
Undiscovered volcanoes may be off BOP coast
Undiscovered volcanic features could lie hidden not far from the Bay of Plenty's coast.
Veggie prices set to rise as humidity hits crops
High humidity levels over summer have damaged green leafy vegetables.
Water rescue under way on Lake Taupo
Police and ambulance conducting a water rescue on Lake Taupo.
$46,000 to boost families and social services
Geyser Community Foundation offers $46,000 plus for families and social services in 2018.
One billion tree programme under way
First areas of land committed for winter planting.
Eastern arterial closed after two-truck crash
A crash involving two trucks has closed a section of the Eastern Taupo Arterial.
Maui Milk open day draws crowd to Waikino Station
Close to 5000 sheep are now being milked twice daily by Maui Milk at Waikino.
Drug and alcohol abuse Rotorua's biggest issue - new research
The Geyser Community Foundation's Vital Signs 2018 research project for Rotorua released.
Truck off! Road hogs steal lake views
Residents look on in dismay as lorries loom large at one of NZ's most picturesque spots.
Half-naked accused says his clothes are wet
Mayva Rangi said he wasn't wearing his clothes in court because they were "wet".
Delays likely after slip on State Highway 1 near Motutere
Delays expected following slip on SH1 near Motutere, south of Taupo.
Taupo murder accused refused bail for the second time
Taupo murder accused denied bail for the second time.
Drowned man was 'legless', Coroner told
Coroner's inquest into death of Masterton man Brent Christoffersen near Taupo.
Don't swim in local waterways, warns medical officer
Advice is to avoid swimming in local waterways due to recent heavy rain.
Aussies targeted for Rotorua winter escape
The contrasting attractions of the central North Island is being promoted to Australians.
Severe thunderstorm watch for Rotorua
The MetService warning of thunderstorms and potential torrential rain for Rotorua.